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Outpost Kelly: A Tanker'S Story
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In The Second Year Of The Korean War, Jack Siewert Commanded A Platoon Of Five M46 Tanks. Temporarily Assigned To Provide Fire Support For An Infantry Battalion On The Front, He Eventually Found Himself In The Midst Of Intense Fighting For A Relatively Unknown And Unimportant Hill, Code Named Outpost Kelly.Those Four Days Of Battle Against Chinese Forces Form The Heart Of This Memoir, Which Is Unique In Its Focus On The Hill Fighting That Dominated Two Thirds Of The Korean War. Trained To Take Advantage Of His Tanks Mobility, His Ordersto Provide Direct Fire Support For Advancing Infantryalong With The Mountainous Terrain And The Torrential Monsoon Rains That Created Shindeep Fields Of Impenetrable Mud, Forced Him To Abandon Doctrine And Improvise.At The Height Of The Fighting, Siewert Was Able To Bring To Bear The Guns From Only One Of His Five Tanks Against The Enemy. Nevertheless, His Platoon Played A Key Role In Allowing Members Of The 15Th Infantry To Retake Outpost Kelly, And He Offers An Excellent Analysis Of How Theory And Experience Come Together In A Pointofthespear Military Situation.Siewert'S Platoon Played A Key Role In Allowing Members Of The 15Th Infantry To Retake Outpost Kelly, And He Offers An Excellent Analysis Of How Theory And Experience Come Together In A Pointofthespear Military Situation. Outpost Kelly Also Paints A Fascinating Picture Of The Type Of Fighting, Often Overlooked, That Characterized The Second And Third Years Of The Korean War. With Truce Talks Proceeding In Panmunjom, Both Sides Fought To Claim Incremental Pieces Of Real Estate Along The Demarcation Line Between North And South.In The Grand Scheme Of The War, The Battle For Outpost Kelly Might Not Ahce Meant Much. But For 3Rd Infantry Division, And The Men, Like Jack Siewert, Who Fought There, It Was The Entire Focal Point Of The War During The Last Four Days Of July, 1952.
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- Q: What is 'Outpost Kelly: A Tanker's Story' about? A: 'Outpost Kelly: A Tanker's Story' recounts the experiences of Jack Siewert, who commanded a platoon of M-46 tanks during the Korean War. It details the challenges faced during a critical mission in July 1952, where his unit was tasked with providing fire support for infantry retaking Outpost Kelly.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Outpost Kelly: A Tanker's Story' is Jack R. Siewert.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Outpost Kelly: A Tanker's Story' is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 176 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Outpost Kelly: A Tanker's Story' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was the book published? A: 'Outpost Kelly: A Tanker's Story' was published on October 1, 2006.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in the first edition.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: The book explores themes of military strategy, improvisation in combat, and the realities faced by soldiers during the Korean War, particularly in relation to the battle for Outpost Kelly.
- Q: Is the book suitable for someone interested in military history? A: Yes, 'Outpost Kelly: A Tanker's Story' is suitable for readers interested in military history, particularly those focusing on the Korean War and tank warfare.
- Q: What insights does the author provide about tank warfare? A: Jack Siewert offers valuable insights into the challenges of tank warfare, including adapting tactics in difficult conditions and the coordination needed with infantry units.